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Drivers urged not to stop for anything other than marked police vehicle

Essex Police is advising motorists not to pull over if requested to do so by anything other than a marked police vehicle.

3 Aug

Thousands check their company car tax online

More than 100,000 people have used a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online service, to ensure that their car benefit and car fuel benefit is correct.

28 Jul

Lease car drivers could fall foul of the law when travelling abroad

Half of drivers in a recent survey admitted they had been penalised for at least one traffic offence whilst travelling abroad.

26 Jul

Half of drivers concerned at impact of Brexit

Half of drivers are concerned how Britain’s exit from the EU may affect their motoring, according to an AA Populus poll of almost 20,000 drivers.

26 Jul

CPC - A qualification flexible enough for every fleet

The EC is currently reviewing the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence – although it will be some time before concrete changes emerge. In the meantime, how well does the qualification work for UK fleet operators? And how can they maximise the benefits?

Legislation 13 Jul

How upcoming legislation will impact your fleet

There are many new laws and regulatory revisions ahead, both national and regional, including those related to pay, emissions, validation and leasing. Are you aware of them all?

Legislation 11 Jul

British public largely unaware of drink driving law

Research conducted by motoring defence firm, M.A.J. Law, has revealed public knowledge and opinions of the laws surrounding drink driving in England and Wales.

30 Jun

Crackdown on ‘creative’ company car schemes

The Government is continuing its crackdown on what it considers “creative” and “aggressive” company car schemes.

20 Jun

Plant hire firm fined after worker fell from crane

A lifting and plant hire company in Wick has been fined £26,000 after a worker was seriously injured when he fell from a lifting basket.

25 May

Queen’s speech paves the way for driverless cars

A Modern Transport Bill, which encourages investment in driverless cars and ensures insurance is available to their users, has been announced by the Queen.

18 May

Automated vehicles need ‘driving tests’

EU rules on safety for new cars will need to be revised to include ‘driving tests’ for automated and fully-autonomous vehicles, according to a new report.

26 Apr

Increase diesel surcharge ‘to clean up air pollution’

The 3% diesel surcharge on company car tax should be increased and extended beyond 2021, a study into air quality has suggested.

18 Apr

AutoTrip aims to become UK leader in smart vehicle solutions

Growth in the ‘connected car’ market will deliver a stream of reliable and robust data to enable fleet decision-makers to draw better conclusions.

13 Apr

Diesel scrappage scheme ‘unlikely to do much’ for air quality

A scrappage scheme aimed at removing the dirtiest diesel cars would have to be on a huge scale to have any significant effect.

12 Apr

Chancellor’s silence over BIK tax frustrates fleets

Fleets will be forced to order company cars without knowing how much tax they will pay after the Chancellor failed to reveal BIK tax rates for 2020/21.

5 Apr

BVRLA to discuss fleet agenda with Government policymakers

The BVRLA is to meet with Government policymakers to discuss how its members can contribute to safer, greener and more cost-effective motoring.

30 Mar

Chancellor freezes fuel duty and continues to consult on company car tax

The fleet industry has welcomed the continuing freeze in fuel duty after the Chancellor George Osborne cancelled the inflationary rise due next month.

16 Mar

BVRLA warns chancellor as leasing companies drive uptake of ULEVs

New figures from the BVRLA confirm the sector’s position as the UK’s leading adopter of cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles.

16 Mar

Chancellor vows to make Britain ‘fit for the future’ with new infrastructure drive

George Osborne will use tomorrow’s Budget to give the green light to Crossrail 2 and HS3 amid major new investment in transport.

15 Mar

Proposals to remove white lines ‘fatally flawed’

Calls for the removal of white lines from UK roads have been met with caution by the fleet industry and criticised by road safety experts.

15 Mar

Legislation - Page 19

Drivers urged not to stop for anything other than marked police vehicle

Thousands check their company car tax online

Lease car drivers could fall foul of the law when travelling abroad

Half of drivers concerned at impact of Brexit

CPC - A qualification flexible enough for every fleet

How upcoming legislation will impact your fleet

British public largely unaware of drink driving law

Crackdown on ‘creative’ company car schemes

Plant hire firm fined after worker fell from crane

Queen’s speech paves the way for driverless cars

Automated vehicles need ‘driving tests’

Increase diesel surcharge ‘to clean up air pollution’

AutoTrip aims to become UK leader in smart vehicle solutions

Diesel scrappage scheme ‘unlikely to do much’ for air quality

Chancellor’s silence over BIK tax frustrates fleets

BVRLA to discuss fleet agenda with Government policymakers

Chancellor freezes fuel duty and continues to consult on company car tax

BVRLA warns chancellor as leasing companies drive uptake of ULEVs

Chancellor vows to make Britain ‘fit for the future’ with new infrastructure drive

Proposals to remove white lines ‘fatally flawed’

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Legislation - Page 19

Drivers urged not to stop for anything other than marked police vehicle

Thousands check their company car tax online

Lease car drivers could fall foul of the law when travelling abroad

Half of drivers concerned at impact of Brexit

CPC - A qualification flexible enough for every fleet

How upcoming legislation will impact your fleet

British public largely unaware of drink driving law

Crackdown on ‘creative’ company car schemes

Plant hire firm fined after worker fell from crane

Queen’s speech paves the way for driverless cars

Automated vehicles need ‘driving tests’

Increase diesel surcharge ‘to clean up air pollution’

AutoTrip aims to become UK leader in smart vehicle solutions

Diesel scrappage scheme ‘unlikely to do much’ for air quality

Chancellor’s silence over BIK tax frustrates fleets

BVRLA to discuss fleet agenda with Government policymakers

Chancellor freezes fuel duty and continues to consult on company car tax

BVRLA warns chancellor as leasing companies drive uptake of ULEVs

Chancellor vows to make Britain ‘fit for the future’ with new infrastructure drive

Proposals to remove white lines ‘fatally flawed’

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

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Roadside drink-driving bans supported by a third of drivers

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market